Rider Time Zi-O: Roze from Remnant
Chapter 34 – Kamen Rider World 1994
"As it was once written in this book, average high schooler Tokiwa Sougo would embark on a path that would lead to him becoming the overlord of time, Oma Zi-O." Woz narrated as he walked through his void. "He has since abandoned this dream and chosen to live as Kamen Rider Zi-O."
Images of Another Ultimate Kuuga being engulfed in a pillar of light, alongside Kamen Rider Diend taking the Relic of Knowledge and Oscar following after were seen.
"Despite defeating Tid for good, a nuisance showed up in the form of Kamen Rider Diend," Woz explained. "He took the Relic of Knowledge that Miss Rose and her team had chosen to safeguard with young Oscar Pine following after. With both lost to them Miss Rose alongside her friends of Team RWBY, journey back to Earth's present to search for Diend."
Woz walked forward before stopping, soon enough three red bug-like eyes lighting up all around him, various simplistic silhouettes forming alongside a fourth more monstrous one.
"However their trip shall enter a snag and they will have to call on the assistance of heroes from long ago…" Woz stated before closing his book and walking off past the four figures. "Oops, perhaps I have read too far."
Through the Time Tunnel that the Time Mazine's entered through Geiz' Unit was in the lead while the Zi-O Unit followed behind it. This was mostly since Geiz insisted that the one with actual piloting experience take the lead. It was a fairly smooth and moderate sized trip as well, the travel from Remnant to Earth wasn't exactly as fast as traveling from one time to another.
Yang gave a light yawn as she sat cross legged on the floor inside Sougo's unit, "So how much longer?"
"It shouldn't be too much longer," Sougo admitted.
"It'll be nice to see Earth again," Ruby admitted, while Remnant was her home, she had come to consider Earth as a second home. "Speaking of…"
Her next words were interrupted by the warnings sounding off before everyone gave a light yell, the Time Mazine rocking as it was hit.
"What was that?!" Weiss questioned.
"I think we're being attacked!" Blake called out.
"Hang on!" Sougo called out as he tried to get video footage from the cameras of the machine, but surprisingly there was nothing in view at a first glance. There was shimmering happening as it looked to be a large robot with a singular red eye that had active cloaking. Oddly enough the shape seemed to resemble that of a Time Mazine's.
Yang's eyes widened, "What the heck is that?!"
"Uh, it looks like it might be an invisible robot? Maybe a Time Mazine?" Ruby asked before looking over to her friend, "Sougo?"
"Uh, I'm not sure!" Sougo called out as the comm system's activated, "Geiz!"
"I know we've got company, it's time for evasive maneuvers!" Geiz called from the other end.
"Right," Sougo put his Driver on and activated his Ridewatch, "Hen-!"
The invisible machine didn't wait at all after its initial attack, slamming and grabbing onto the Zi-O Unit before steering them to the edge of the Time Tunnel. The action had shaken the cockpit enough for Sougo to drop his Ridewatch.
"There's no time!" Ruby quickly got in front of Sougo and gripped the controls, trying to switch the vehicle to its normal warrior mode. She had managed to get the transformation activate, "Yes!"
The Zi-O Unit began to shift into its faceless warrior mode, yet the invisible machine continued to try and hold on as both slid across the edge of the tunnel.
"Get off of it already!" Geiz had already shifted his Time Mazine to its warrior mode, taking aim but unable to fire due to barely being able to see the cloaked machine and the Zi-O Unit being too close to it.
The cloaked machine raised its fist before punching directly against the wall of the Time Tunnel, the attack was so hard it forced a Time Gate to open as both the ZI-O Unit and mystery machine were thrown through it.
Geiz's eyes widened as he saw this in his cockpit, "Ruby! Zi-O!"
"The hell was that?!" Ryuga questioned.
"Just who was trying to intercept us?" Tsukuyomi asked. "It couldn't have been the Time Jackers. Tid should have been the only one who knew where we were."
"I don't know but we need to find out where they went fast," Geiz called out as he shifted the time machine back to its vehicle mode, slowing down. "We need to run a scan, because I doubt they landed in 2018."
Earth – Japan, Mid July 1994
In an abandoned quarry, a silver armored hand shot out from underneath the rock and rubble. It reached out further, revealing an arm of black and silver metal plating. In an instant the arms owner soon shot up, revealing a black and silver armored grasshopper-like warrior. It held green bug-like eyes and had black mechanical and rectangular buckle with a green jewel in the center.
"No matter how many times I die, I shall revive again," The warrior called out as he spread his arms out. "I Shadow Moon, no longer bound by mortality and emotions… just revenge." He then held his hands out, unleashing green lighting across the quarry. "Awaken… awaken, my brethren of hatred!"
The green lightning struck multiple spots in the ground, fifteen spots in total. At the peak of the energy surges, explosions of blue occurred, various humanoid monsters walking out of the smoke.
Shadow Moon held his hand forward in one direction, "Spider Mutants, Rhinoceros Mutant!"
Sickly yellow with black stripes, five spider humanoid creatures walked out, all of them having six spider leg appendages instead of arms. Alongside them was a grey humanoid with a large rhinoceros head.
The silver warrior soon held his hand off into another area, "Skullmastar, Skullma, Deathgaron!"
Out of one plume of smoke walked a black cloaked skeleton warrior, large horns protruding from its head as it wielded a large scythe. Two black clad and hooded skeleton warriors followed out of their smoke with their own smaller scythes. And finally a silver and black robotic warrior that seemed to resemble Shadow Moon in some fashion but was not related.
Shadow Moon chuckled before looking to the side, "Goushima, Koumori Man!"
Walking out was one that seemed human at first, it having exposed skin with various metal protrusions and plating embedded into it, having torn up pants with black boots alongside its most distinct feature of having its right arm end in scissor-like blades. The second was a humanoid bat with three eyes, large wing ears and an open puckered mouth, having hands with sharp nails with eyeballs in the palm of its hands.
"And finally, Agito, Zu and Garai of the Fog," Shadow Moon held his arms open, as if welcoming them all finally.
A brown ferocious lizard monster walked on all fours before standing up and walking on its hind legs, giving a hiss. Next was a blue humanoid woman-like monster with a yellow stripe going down the center of its body, having big orange bug-like eyes with wings attached at the ends of its head, a white humanoid mouth smirking. Finally was a white armored and black bodied cobra warrior, simply giving a small scoff as it walked forward with its compatriots.
"With us all gathered together, it is time to take a stand and conquer this planet!" Shadow Moon declared as he gripped his right fist and held it forward.
"You say this so casually," Garai called out, "But what of Kamen Rider?"
"Kamen Rider?" Shadowmoon chuckled as he began to take a few steps forward. "There was once a time that we have been bested again, many monsters killed dozens of times over. But our spirits will never die being beaten by them, our hatred will never die. Just like I have revived and grown stronger, I have done the same to you all! We shall use this deep seated hatred to kill all who stand before us!"
The speech seemed convincing for all the monsters gathered, all of them beginning to growl and yell out, raising their arms and weapons. In that instant however, the sky near them suddenly opened up to reveal a Time Gateway in the far distance, two glints of light falling out, one vanishing mid-air while one hurtled towards the earth. This had instantly caught Shadow Moon's attention.
"This power…" Shadow Moon stared up, his eyes flashing as he could sense the power radiating from the glint of light. He turned and held out a hand to his followers, "Koumori Man, be our eyes, and seek out the light that crashes down on this earth!"
Koumori Man gave a screech as it spread its hands out, the nails of its fingers extending outwards as membbrame spread out between the nails. With its wings fully formed it gave another screech before flying off into the air.
In the sky the Zi-O Unit was currently hurtling towards the forest below, having been in its robot mode when it was forced out of the Time Tunnel, it was destabilized heavily. Even shifting it back to vehicle mode couldn't stop them from diving downwards due to the force behind their descent. Some quick thinking from Ruby however managed to change that. By using the trees as a semi-cushion she transformed the Zi-O Unit into its robot mode, it landing on its knees as it skidded through the forest on one knee.
Dirt was kicked up as the machine dug into the ground slightly, but thankfully aside from a few sparks inside the cockpit there didn't seem to be any heavy damage done to the Time Mazine.
"Never… again," Blake groaned out as she was sprawled on the floor, having lost her balance and sense of direction a while ago due to the rough exit and landing.
"Just what was that?!" Weiss questioned.
"I really don't know…" Sougo winced as he had been thrown out of his seat during the descent.
"Something tells me they didn't want us to know," Ruby was just barely standing, having held onto the main controls for dear life to keep from falling over. She soon sat down and sunk back into the seat, moving to the Time Mazine's main holographic control panel to see what their status was.
"Well we all managed to come out okay, right?" Yang asked as she was lying on her back, trying to look on the bright side.
"Define okay?" Blake asked as she wobbly lifted herself up.
"I mean we didn't get knocked out so that's good right?" Sougo mentioned.
"Yeah but coming out okay would be us finishing our trip normally," Weiss pointed out. "Is this even okay?"
"Kind of…" Ruby said before giving a sigh, she had pulled out her Faizphone X but could only get a busy signal. "I can't contact Geiz from here or on my phone."
"That's not good," Yang said before getting up and stretching.
"Also… good news and more bad news," Ruby spoke up. "Good news is we're on Earth, but bad news is we're not in 2018," Ruby admitted as she looked up the data of the year they were in. "Say's here we're in the summer of 1994."
"That is uh… way earlier," Sougo remarked as his eyes widened. "That's not even like a decade into the Heisei Era!"
"So all we need to do is just get this thing started again and head to 2018 right?" Weiss asked.
"Also part of the bad news," Ruby admitted. "While the systems aren't heavily damaged, key interfaces and parts of the Time Mazine were rattled and partially damaged from the fall. We aren't getting back into the air anytime soon."
"Does this place have a tool kit?" Yang asked.
"I think so yeah," Sougo said before glancing towards the back corner before pointing over his shoulder, "Should be under a panel."
"Good," Yang went over and knelt near the panel, popping it open and getting the toolbox out. "You guys get some fresh air while I work on fixing this thing up."
"Can you even handle something like this?" Weiss asked.
"Made my weapon and maintained Bumblebee remember?" Yang pointed out as she began taking out a few tools. "I may not be on the level of meticulous crafter that Rubes is but I think I can hotwire and slap together a temporary solution to get us back to 2018."
"Yeah I've seen Yang work," Ruby admitted. "She's not Sento in regards to all the high tech specific stuff but when it comes to maintenance she's no slouch."
"In the meantime maybe we should get out of here like Yang said," Blake admitted. "We have no idea why we were being dragged off, and there's a chance that machine might come back."
"Right, we may not have a Time Mazine but there are plenty of us to stop it," Ruby gave a nod.
"Plus you know, I doubt we'd want to be cramped in here forever," Sougo added.
"If we must," Weiss gave a sigh.
"Right, stay safe guys," Yang gave a salute with a flick of her fingers before going over to the main screens to see where the various damaged points were. As she worked on that, the other four opened up the hatch and began to climb out.
It took a while of walking but the group had managed to make it a fair distance from the crash site. Sougo and Ruby were looking around for any sign of an enemy or just anyone, while Blake and Weiss looked around curiously.
"So this is Earth huh?" Blake asked.
"It doesn't seem all that different," Weiss remarked as she crossed her arms.
"Feels hotter though," Ruby admitted as she tugged on her cloak a bit. "Granted, we are right in the middle of summer."
"Well we aren't near a city that's for sure," Sougo said as he looked around, "Looks like we might be on the outskirts of one."
"So where do you think she went?" Ruby asked.
"Hmm… I'd say… that way!" Sougo said as he pointed in a random direction.
"I swear you have no idea where we're going…" Weiss gave a sigh as she went to find some shade, looking up before shrieking.
"Huh," Ruby turned to see Weiss on the ground, "Weiss!"
"What happened?" Blake asked as she began to approach but stopped, her ears twitching. She then turned to look around, ignoring the current predicament.
"W-What is that thing?!" Weiss questioned as she pointed.
"Eh?" Sougo turned before his mouth opened wide, "Grasshopper's get that big?!"
On the branch of the tree where Weiss was, was a large green-white grasshopper, it being so large that would likely have to be held in both hands.
"Wait, you mean that isn't natural?!" Weiss questioned.
"I don't think I've ever seen one that big before!" Sougo called out.
"Something feels weird about it…" Ruby admitted as she tilted her head.
The Grasshoper then did something odd, which no one expected, it spoke up, "Watch out!"
Ruby, Sougo and Weiss could only stare in disbelief, "EH?!"
"Guys we've got company!" Blake called out as she drew out Gambol Shroud, aiming and firing at what seemed to be a normal bat. Her eyes narrowed before shooting again, landing a direct hit.
The bat fell to the ground faster and faster before fully transforming into Koumori Man, holding its eye filled palms in front of its face as it rose before removing them, the wings on its face unfurling as it screeched out.
This had managed to grab everyone else's attention everyone backing up in surprise while the large grasshopper quickly flew off.
Sougo soon pointed, "Ah, a normal monster!"
"There were monsters around in 1994 too?" Ruby questioned. "Was this what Godai was talking about?"
"Eh? But we aren't in the Showa Era at all!" Sougo pointed out.
"Either way we need to transform and beat this thing," Ruby added.
"But that's kind of mean isn't it?" Sougo asked, "Four on one?"
"Will you two forget the semantics we've got a monster!" Weiss quickly got between the two and pushed them away, aiming Myrtenaster and launching a fireball at the monster.
Koumori Man screeched out as it was hit, still rushing towards them despite taking damage.
"Okay, Rider time!" Sougo called out.
"On it," Ruby nodded as the two quickly drew their Ziku Drivers and Ridewatches.
The Koumori Man leapt forward launching at the trio only for its leg to get caught. Gambol Shroud wrapped around it as Blake pulled down on the ribbon, forcing the monster to the ground.
"Transform already!" Weiss called as she sent another fireball at the Koumori man to distract it.
"Henshin!"
[RIDER TIME!]
[KAMEN RIDER ZI-O!]
[KAMEN RIDER ROZE!]
Koumori Man kicked up off the ground, its body instantly morphing into a normal bat to escape its entrapment. It then flew up before transforming back into its monster form, dropping down to try and land on Ruby and Sougo.
The two time Riders rolled to the sides, getting up before kicking out, the two managing to strike the monster in the stomach to force it back.
"Since it's a bat," Ruby quickly initiated her Weapon Time.
[KNIGHT! WEAPON TIME! DARKVISOR!]
"Ooh good thinking!" Sougo called out as he began to look at his Ridewatches. "Wait… I don't have any bats."
"I don't think that's the point!" Weiss could only plant her palm against her face in annoyance.
[SWORD VENT!]
Ruby quickly brought out the Winglancer, rushing forward and stabbing at the Koumori Man. Managing to bash her weapon into it several times before she stabbed forward. To her surprise the monster simply leapt backwards. It quickly turned, intercepting Blake who had tried to slash at it from behind and grabbing her arms.
"Let… go!" Blake managed to land a kick against the monsters groin, managing to force it to stagger.
Koumori Man looked around, realizing it was at a disadvantage before extending its nails again, the membrane forming between before it formed its wings. Screeching it began to fly forward, just barely missing a slash from Ruby as it started to take off. But not before lowering its feet and managing to grab Weiss by the shoulders to take her with it.
Ruby turned in surprise, "Ah, what?!"
"Release me!" Weiss yelled as she tried to stab at the Koumori Man, though only managed to just jab against its thigh. While it loosened its grip it wasn't enough.
"Not so fast!"
A green blur soon appeared, red eyes flashed as the Koumori Man was punched directly in the stomach. The force from the attack had made it let go of Weiss as well as knocked it out of its flight.
Weiss gave a yell before quickly forming an ice glyph, creating a thin sheet of ice to slide down to the ground with. She gave a sigh as her legs wobbled, falling to her knees.
"Weiss," Ruby called out as she and the others ran over.
"Thanks for that," Weiss gave a sigh of relief.
"Uh, that wasn't us," Sougo pointed out.
"Wait, if you didn't hit that monster, who did?" Weiss asked.
Koumori Man soon got up, shrieking before the mysterious blur landed between it and the group.
It was what looked to be a Rider, a dark green padded suit with light green stripes pointing down going through his chest, arms and legs. There was no elaborate buckle or Driver, instead only holding a red triangular jewel in his stomach. His head was humanoid shaped, having a segmented white center with the same dark green coloration on the rest of the helmet. Light green stripes ran near ruby red compound eyes, twin antenna completing the full look.
The Rider held his right hand out before making it face him, his thumb pointing out alongside his index and middle fingers. Sliding it in front of him, a red J appeared briefly. "Kamen Rider J!"
The red J soon dispersed, releasing a red of wave energy across the area, Ruby felt something tingling her arm and quickly held up her holster, noticing that one of her Blank Ridewatches began to flash green before transforming, a dark green base with a bright green dial and button, J's face on it.
"Kamen Rider…" Sougo stared.
"J?" Ruby asked as she stared at the new Ridewatch.
"You mean you don't know him?" Weiss asked.
Ruby shook her head, "The earliest I ever got in my research was what I could find of Godai."
Koumori Man simply screeched out yet again, extending its wings before launching out towards J to kick at him.
J simply jumped upwards, leaping as he punched forward, "J Punch!" He yelled as green energy formed around his fist, punching the exact same spot he did prior and punching straight through the Koumori Man. The monster gasped out as J's momentum carried both forward before it slid off of his arm, falling to the ground as J landed on his knee. The Koumori Man could only give a shriek of death before dissolving.
"Whoa…" Sougo stared in surprise.
"Okay, looks like we found some help," Ruby smiled as she began to walk over.
"Think we should even be talking to him?" Weiss asked. "This is you know… the past."
"Just leave it to us," Sougo reassured as he walked over as well.
J dismissed his transformation, it breaking apart in a clean fashion as he turned, revealing a photographer in an orange jacket that looked to be in his mid 20's, "Are you all okay?"
"Yeah, we're fine," Sougo answered. "That was really cool."
"So um… you're a Kamen Rider?" Ruby decided to get the main question out of the way.
"I am," The photographer gave a nod before looking Ruby and Sougo over, mostly staring at the detailing of their armor, "Kouji Segawa, Kamen Rider J. And from the looks of it you all are Riders too."
"We're pretty far from home," Ruby admitted.
"We figured we'd take in the view while our ride was getting fixed up," Sougo added. "But then that bat thing attacked, you know anything about it?"
"I'm afraid I don't," Kouji shook his head. "I was simply out here taking pictures of nature, and pollutions effects on the various lakes and forests. But then my friend told me you all were in trouble."
"Wait, what do you mean your friend?" Ruby asked.
"Hey there," A familiar voice called as soon the grasshopper from earlier perched on Kouji's shoulder. "The names Berry, hope I didn't' scare you but that monster was going to sneak up on you."
Sougo and Weiss' eyes widened as they pointed, "You!"
"Is that a talking grasshopper?" Blake asked.
"Huh… never seen that before," Ruby admitted, still a bit in shock but not as much as Sougo and Weiss were.
"Berry here helped me out against my own enemies when I first became J," Kouji explained. "He helped me on behalf of the Earth Spirits."
"So that must mean you're tied to nature itself then," Blake guessed.
"Yes, the J Power within me is the power to defend all life on Earth," Kouji gave a nod.
"Yep, and it seems there's trouble again," Berry admitted. "It's why I'm out here to begin with, because… the Century King has revived!"
Sougo sighed, of course the first thing they have to deal with when back on Earth is a King, "A Century King?"
"No, not a Century King, the Century King has revived," Berry called out. "The one defeated by Black and later Black RX, Shadow Moon!"
Weiss tilted her head, "Shadow Moon?"
"Ha, ha, so even the nature around us knows and trembles before my presence,"
Green lightning struck all over, forcing everyone to the ground.
Sougo winced, soon looking around, "What the-?!"
"So you are the presence I felt…" Shadow Moon soon appeared in front of the group of heroes.
Ruby tilted her head, "A Kamen Rider?"
"Do not compare me to those foolish heroes," Shadow Moon called out. "I am the Century King, Shadow Moon!"
"Blake, Weiss, it's time to bring in our full hand," Ruby called out as she stood up.
"Wait, wait!" Berry called out. "It's too dangerous to fight Shadow Moon!"
"Yeah well we aren't just going to run," Sougo pointed out.
"Time to get ready," Blake said as she summoned her Driver alongside Weiss.
"Yes please indulge me in a fight," Shadow Moon called out with a laugh. "Show me your strange power, so that I may take it for my own!"
"Berry, go and find help," Kouji looked at his ally, "We'll hold out until then!"
Berry looked over to his friend, "But…"
"GO!" Kouji called, before giving a light smile when he saw the grasshopper fly off.
Blake and Weiss stood beside Ruby and Sougo, the two readying their devices before initiating their transformations, "Henshin!"
[DARE JA? ORE JA? NINJA! SHINOBI KENZAN!]
[FASHION! PASSION! QUESTION! QUIZ!]
The two took their respective Rider forms as Shinobi and Quiz and stood alongside the two Time Riders.
"Let's go," Ruby quickly drew out Crescent Rose in its rifle form and fired, Sougo kneeling and taking out his Zikan Girade in its gun mode to fire alongside her.
Shadow Moon gave a scoff as he walked forward, the attacks hitting and sparks flying though he remained undeterred, the spurs on his heels clicking with each step.
"Eh?" Sougo asked.
"Jeez, how tough is he?" Ruby asked.
Shadow Moon simply yelled out, launching out green electricity again towards the group. Weiss acted quickly spinning in front and forming a wall of ice between them. Despite the ice holding up at first it eventually shattered.
[STRONG NINPO!]
Blake quickly flipped forward from the ice, unleashing a stream of purple flames out and catching Shadow Moon in them.
Shadow Moon staggered back before crossing his arms and spreading them out, "Shadow Flash!" The gem in his belt suddenly began flashing green, the lights and energy dispelling the purple flames.
Blake's eyes widened, "What?"
"Satan Saber!" Shadow Moon summoned a gold hilted ruby bladed sword, gathering red energy in it before thrusting forward, red points of energy launching out towards the group.
"Dodge!" Ruby called out as she quickly used Petal Burst to dash to the side, Blake using Shadow to allow a clone to take the hit while Weiss used a glyph to defend while running for cover.
Sougo wasn't lucky however, yelling out as he was blasted backwards.
Weiss turned in surprise, "Sougo!"
"You will do," Shadow Moon quickly aimed his Satan Saber and unleashed red electrical streams of energy, the streams catching Weiss and drawing her forward.
Weiss gave a yelp as she was drawn towards Shadow Moon but gave a chuckle, "True or False, Mountain Glenn is one of the two major Kingdoms of Sanus."
"What are you babbling about?" Shadow Moon questioned as he drew her in closer.
"The answer is False," Weiss called out.
"What-" Shadow Moon was cut off as blue electricity coursed through his body, managing to stagger him enough to where he dropped Weiss. "Enough!" He yelled out before breaking free of the electric shock and charging forward.
Weiss quickly drew Myrtenaster and blocked against a thrust from Shadow Moon, spinning back before her opponent clashed blades with her. She winced as she got pushed back before quickly drawing her Quiz Topper out and slotting it in again.
[FINAL QUIZ FLASH!]
X's and O's overlapped the blade of her weapon, the symbols spinning around and forming a drill of red and blue energy that allowed her to push back. She managed to force Shadow Moon to stagger before stabbing forward, sparks flying as an explosive burst occurred.
Shadow Moon gave a yell as he skidded backwards, digging his sword into the ground to stop himself, "You cur…" He growled out before gathering green energy in his weapon. He then spun and slashed out, unleashing torrents of green lightning all across the forest.
Weiss' eyes widened before she yelled out, sparks flying as everyone else was caught in the electric burst too, everyone tumbling back from the attack as their suits sparked. While they kept their transformations held, it was still a heavy blow.
"Everyone," Kouji's eyes widened before he gritted his teeth and struck a pose, "Henshin!" In a flash of green he rushed forward, transforming into Kamen Rider J. He leapt into the air and pounced on Shadow Moon, grabbing him and throwing him to the ground.
Ruby winced as she got up before seeing what was going on, "Ah, Kouji!"
"Leave this to me!" Kouji called out as he rolled away from a slash aimed at him. "We need to regroup, I'll hold him off!"
"But…" Ruby trailed.
"As much as I hate to agree," Weiss winced as she managed to stand using Myrtenaster. "Even if we did have a break, we're still coming off from fighting Tid…"
"We can't just leave him here," Sougo argued as he stood up, "We'll get to the Time Mazine and then pick him up."
"Is Yang even done?" Blake asked.
"We'll just have to hope she is," Ruby called out before fully standing up. "You guys go on ahead, I'll stay with Kouji."
"Are you crazy?!" Weiss yelled.
"You saw what he can do right?" Blake reminded.
"Yeah, but I can't just leave Kouji alone knowing what Shadow Moon can do," Ruby answered. "I'll be fine, I've got an upgrade remember?"
"Guys come on," Sougo said as he began to run back towards the direction of the Time Mazine.
"Fine, you better not make us worry," Weiss relented before following after.
"Good luck," Blake said before taking off.
"I'm going to need it," Ruby turned to the fight at hand.
Kouji jumped up and punched out, "J Punch!"
Shadow Moon did the same, "Shadow Punch!"
The two managed to each land their fists against the others chest, sparks flying as they were thrown back. Kouji however slammed on his back while Shadow Moon landed on his hands and knees.
Kouji gasped out as he held his chest, smoke forming from where the punch landed, "This power…"
Shadow Moon however used this to his advantage, getting up faster thanks to how he landed and leaping up, "Shadow Kick!"
"Not on my watch!" Ruby called out.
[FINISH TIME! TIME BLAST!]
Ruby jumped up, a flurry of rose petals surrounding her before entering her right foot. Giving a yell she kicked outwards, planning on a counter.
Shadow Moon responded with a dropkick, holding his feet close together as green energy flashed at the soles. The two clashed in their kick, an explosive burst of energy occurring. Shadow Moon flipped backwards, landing on the trunk of a tree before flipping off, just barely righting himself and landing on both feet.
Ruby gave a yell as she flew backwards, tumbling near Kouji. She went to stand, not getting deterred before wincing and holding her shin, "Seriously?"
"Why didn't you run?" Kouji gasped out as he got on his side.
The clicking of heels could be heard as Shadow Moon walked over giving an amused chuckle, "I suppose you do have some tricks." He said before he grabbed both Riders by their collars and lifted them up, "But I am not done, my servants will deal with the others." He called out, soon vanishing with the two struggling Riders.
"Okay did we get turned around?" Sougo asked as he looked around. "Where's the Time Mazine?"
"We forgot to mark where we were huh…" Weiss deadpanned.
"I just hope the others are okay," Blake admitted as she looked around before looking up, "Let me see if I can see from the tree branches." She said before leaping up, using her armor to boost her jumps and landed on a sturdy branch.
Sougo looked up, "Anything?"
In an instant white string-like substances wrapped around her chest and neck, Blake's eyes widened as she tried to fight against the string, "What is… web?!" She questioned before yelling as she was dragged through the trees.
"Blake!" Sougo called out.
"We need to go after her!" Weiss called out.
"On it," Sougo brought out his Rider Striker before getting on, Weiss getting on after him. Once on he started up the engine before taking off in the direction he saw Blake fly off in.
Blake meanwhile gave a light growl when she realized trying to struggle and reach her weapons was getting her nowhere.
[FLAME NINPO!]
"Let's try this!" Blake set her armor on fire, the fire burning through the webbing and allowing her to break free. She quickly landed nearby a clearing, perking up when she heard a motorcycle behind her.
"Oh thank goodness," Sougo called out as he slowed down on the Ride Striker before stopping near the ninja Rider.
"What just happened?" Weiss asked as she got off the motorcycle.
"I'm not sure, keep your armor on," Blake said as she looked around.
"Don't need to tell us twice," Sougo gave a salute as dismissed the Ride Striker.
"Where did we even end up?" Weiss questioned, noticing that they were nearby a warehouse that didn't look like it had been used for a while now.
The question would have to wait as the tree's rustled heavily before shadows shot out of the foliage, two Spider Mutants landing on both sides of the group.
Sougo gave a yelp as he nearly tripped over, "Ah, more monsters?"
"Shadow Moon didn't like our tactic then," Blake noted as she looked back at where Sougo had come from, Agito and the Rhinoceros Mutant coming from the forest.
"Give up Kamen Rider's," Agito called out as it stood on its hind legs, "We have you outnumbered!"
"Like that's going to get us to give up!" Sougo called out.
Agito let out a growl before lunging forward, "Attack!"
The Rhinoceros and two Spider Mutants rushed forward as well.
[MEGATON NINPO!]
Blake quickly slammed her palms against the ground, kicking up a large tornado around the Riders that forced the four monsters backwards while also shooting up into the sky as high as it could.
"We've got our beacon," Blake called out, "Hopefully Yang see's it."
"Then we'll just hold out," Sougo gave a nod as he took out the W Ridewatch, "Let's go!"
Agito had recovered the fastest, running on all fours before leaping at the group.
[ARMOR TIME! CYCLONE! JOKER! W!]
The Cyclone and Joker Memory droids formed, the two mechanical helpers jumping up and kicking Agito in the eyes to force it down to the ground. Soon enough they formed into the shoulder pieces of the W Armor and latched onto Sougo.
Sougo held his palm open, "Now, why don't you confess your sins…?"
"Didn't Ruby say it was count your sins?" Blake asked.
"He's doing this on purpose…" Weiss muttered.
To say Ruby was expecting this current predicament was false, well she expected the capture part especially when her Rider Kick had failed. What she didn't expect was for Shadow Moon to only damage them so much, both her and Kouji still in their Roze and J Rider Forms. The second part she didn't expect was the two were currently chained up to white Cross's and essentially crucified in the center of an old quarry. The two were currently on a raised platform, Shadow Moon at the bottom where he was inspecting the various Ridewatches that were on the platform.
"Magnificent," Shadow Moon chuckled as he looked them over, "These contain such power within them… you are quite the collector."
"Just what are those things?" Kouji asked.
"Um, very important and I'd rather not have creepy silver guy here know any more than that," Ruby admitted as she gave a grunt, surprised by how sturdy the chains were.
"Fair point," Kouji realized.
"However, the one that interests me are not these," Shadow Moon said as he soon noticed that there were several blank Ridewatches on Ruby's holsters. He hopped onto the platform and walked over, grabbing one and removing it, "I shall use this to attain a power and rightfully take my place!"
"So that's all huh?" Ruby asked. "You just want to rule and conquer?"
"Silence," Shadow Moon called out. "You Riders are a thorn in my side but not anymore, once I gain your allies I will utilize you all as sacrifices to fully power myself and my minions further. This world will fall to ruin and then from the ashes I shall create my new world."
"So you'll simply desecrate nature and destroy everything, I won't allow that!" Kouji called out as he tried to break free to no avail.
"Seriously what are these things made of?" Ruby muttered as she tried to use her Semblance but couldn't. "Why do you even hate us Riders anyway?"
"One of you has gotten in my way, time and time again, so much so that I am a shell of my former self," Shadow Moon declared, "My form is merely the anger directed towards my true self choosing to move on while unfinished business remains."
"You won't get away with this," Ruby said firmly.
"Cease your pitiful struggles, it's over," Shadow Moon remarked.
"It's not over! Stop this madness, Nobuhiko!"
Ruby and Kouji's heads perked up as Shadow Moon turned towards the voice, in the distance from the other end of the quarry the summer heat blurred and caused a ripple effect in the air. A man wearing all white could be seen from the distance. He wore white pants, a jacket with black rimming, and a white polo shirt underneath with white and black stripes. He looked in his mid twenties with ruffled hair as he walked forward.
"RX…" Shadow Moon hissed out. "Nobuhiko is dead, only the vengeful soul of Shadow Moon remains! Cease your foolish efforts in trying to get through to someone who has already passed on!"
"As long as light continues to shine in this world," The man called out, "I will stop you no matter how many times you revive!"
The man raised his right hand, holding it out as if reaching at the sun, he held it forward before moving it towards his left arm, "Hen…" he swung it back towards his right waist and held his fist closed as he raised his left arm with his fist extended. "…shin!"
The man's eyes shined brightly, sparks emanating from his body as a silver strap with a gold rectangular buckle that held two circular red jewels appearing on his waist. In a flash the suit formed, the chest, biceps and thighs being primarily green while the rest was black armored, the chest having a distinguishable biceps with a hexagonal solar panel right below them. His helmet was predominantly black with a silver stripe going down the center and two red tipped antennas, having large red compound bug eyes and a wide silver mouthpiece.
"I am the child of the sun," The Rider called out as he struck a pose, "Kamen Rider… Black RX!"
"Whoa," Ruby couldn't help but be impressed, like J his design and belt were simple, but she was mostly impressed by how the atmosphere had changed once he entered the quarry.
"Black RX…" Kouji trailed.
"You've come to your death RX!" Shadow Moon called out before holding his hand forward.
Soon enough from the sky dropped down the Skullmastar and the two Skullma, the trio of reaper-like monsters brandishing their scythes before charging forward.
"I shall rescue my fellow Riders!" Black RX called out as he ran forward, blocking the two Skullma's swings by getting in close and holding the poles of their scythe's back with his arms. The Skullmastar however rushed in, swinging down at the Rider who kicked out, sending the blade of the scythe into one of the Skullma's, this sent it reeling back. Black RX then gripped the scythe of the second Skullma and kicked it away.
"Take this!" Shadow Moon called out as he raised his hands, unleashing green lightning upon both the Rider and trio of skull themed monsters.
Black RX gasped as sparks flew staggering back, but he wasn't the only one hit, the trio of reaper monsters being struck as well, "Shadow Moon!"
"Die RX!" Shadow Moon called out as he unleashed more torrents of green lightning.
Black RX quickly flipped backwards, avoiding the attack while the Skullmastar and Skullma were struck again.
"Rider Punch! Black RX jumped forward, reeling his right arm back. He lunged forward and punched a Skullma directly in the face, sending it flying back before it exploded in mid-air.
The remaining Skullma and the Skullmastar simply growled out, rushing forward to try and finish off the Rider before Shadow Moon's next attack. The two swung their scythes in rapid succession, eventually managing to strike at once, forcing the Rider to block both as he fell to his knee.
"I won't… lose!" Black RX called out as his belt began to shine, "Sunriser Flash!"
A bright red flashing light emitted through the area, knocking back the two skeletal monsters battling him and forcing Shadow Moon to cover his eyes with his arms. Crackling could be heard from where Ruby and Kouji were chained up at, the chains bursting from the presence of the energy.
Ruby and Kouji looked at each other as they shook off the remains of the chains, the two nodding. Kouji grabbed Shadow Moon by the shoulder and spun him around, soon punching alongside Ruby. The two managed to land a direct hit against Shadow Moon's face, sparks flying as he was sent off the platform they were on.
"Let's go," Kouji quickly jumped down to join the fight.
Ruby was ready to go when she felt energy gathering around her blank Ridewatches, soon seeing three change shapes before her eyes. A black based watch with a green dial and button, RX's face on it. But two were different one's entirely, one black based with a yellow dial and button, while the other was blue based with a white dial and button.
"Huh," Ruby wondered if these two different Riders were form changes since they only appeared alongside RX's, shrugging it off she quickly went to gather her other Ridewatches including the recently formed J one, "Just what's going on?"
The two Spider Mutants were thrown through the windows of the old warehouse, Blake quickly jumping in with a flip after them.
Weiss gave a yelp as she stumbled out of the way, Agito heading straight for her as she managed to just barely jump onto his back, hopping away before it had a chance to retaliate.
Sougo meanwhile yelled out as he tried to stop the Rhinoceros Mutant with a whirlwind attack only for the monster to charge straight at him. He had then grabbed onto the mutants head, planting his feet firmly only to go skidding backwards as the monster charged.
Sougo quickly threw himself to the side to keep from being rammed into some crates, "Does anyone want to trade?!"
"You're the one who said you'd handle him!" Weiss complained as she sent a bolt of thunder out to shock Agito before dodging again.
"If you two could stop arguing," Blake called out as she soon felt her arm grabbed by webbing, she summoned her Ninjato to try and cut through it only for her other arm to get caught. "I could use a hand because these things are annoying when they gang up on you."
"Just a sec," Sougo called out as he dodged the Rhinoceros Mutant, sending a flaming spin kick at its back to send it tumbling into a crate.
Weiss meanwhile dodged out of the way, "Coffee originated in Brazil, True or False?"
Agito began to rush towards Weiss without answering, a mistake as it gasped out, electric shocks filling its body as it staggered to the side and rammed into a crate.
"The answer is False," Weiss chuckled.
The Spider Mutants cackled as they tried to pull Blake apart from the limbs only for their webs to go limp, the ninja Rider fading. Blake was higher up in the air, throwing her bladed weapon straight at one Spider Mutant's face and stabbing it in the eyes.
"Now," Blake drew out Gambol Shroud and rushed over, spinning her Shuriken Stater.
[VICTORY NINJUTSU!]
Blake gave a yell as her personal weapon shined a bright purple, spinning and slashing through the Spider Mutant's stomach. The Mutant screeched out before falling and exploding.
The second Spider Mutant let out a screech as soon another Spider Mutant crashed down from the overhead window, shattering the glass and dropping down.
Blake backed up, "A third?"
"Uh oh," Sougo started before quickly using the W Armor's wind powers to launch him up, spreading his legs out as he dodged a charge from the Rhinoceros Mutant.
Agito gave a growl before suddenly a crate was thrown towards it, slamming into it and sending it to the floor.
"Huh?" Weiss soon looked up to see who threw the crate.
On the second floor of the warehouse were two men who had seemingly entered through the window, one held white shirt with a black leather jacket over it and black fingerless gloves. The other was wearing jeans but no shirt whatsoever.
"Thanks for holding on to the jacket for me," The shirtless man remarked.
"Sure thing," The leather jacketed man gave a nod before adopting a serious face and stance, 'Henshin!'
The shirtless man simply stared forward, concentrating as he didn't utter any word, the skin on his forehead peeling back to reveal a red jewel. Suddenly antenna grew from both sides, his eyes turning a full blood red as smoke began to cover him, his body radiating a blue light as the area darkened.
The jacketed man's silhouette shined with a white light before it enveloped him the light breaking off to reveal a body and face similar to J's. Having a similar padded green but with thinner yellow lines running through his body, a single circular jewel in his stomach.
The shirtless man's transformation however was drastically different from anything seen before. If one paid close enough attention they could see his body physically morphing into a more natural armored form. Pale green with a yellowed chest, face, and legs, he looked more akin to a grasshopper mutant with ruby red eyes. And yet despite this, the two standing side by side felt right and natural.
As the transformations faded, Sougo held his Ridewatch holster up, feeling energy coming from it and seeing two brand new Ridewatches. The first was of the J-like Rider, it being a dark green based with a gold dial and button. Next was the more monstrous grasshopper Rider, it having a pale green base with a pale yellow dial and button.
"Huh?" Sougo could only stare in confusion.
"Just who are you two?" Weiss asked.
"Kamen Rider ZO," The J-like Rider called out before putting a hand on his ally, "This is Kamen Rider Shin."
Shin simply looked at ZO before giving a nod, turning and leaping down towards the Spider Mutants near Blake, pouncing on one and getting into a brawl with it.
ZO meanwhile leapt down and slammed his foot into Agito's back, small cracking being heard before he leaped off of the monster and near Weiss. "Berry found us and told us the situation, let's fight together."
"Very well," Weiss gave a nod.
"Awright," Sougo gave a nod as he realized it was time to turn the tide, first starting with the Rhinoceros Mutant.
[FINISH TIME! DOUBLE!]
Sougo spun forward with two kicks just as the Mutant approached, cyclones of purple and green flying out of each kick. The two colored winds combined together before throwing the Rhinoceros Mutant backwards, "Blake heads up!"
Blake saw the Rhinoceros Mutant flying backwards towards the Spider Mutant she was fighting. She gave a nod and kicked the Spider Mutant into its path.
[MAXIMUM TIME BREAK!]
Sougo then ran forward before kicking out with both feet, cyclones of purple and green surrounding him as his soles of his boots shined the respective colors. He then drop kicked the Rhinoceros Mutant, causing an explosion that took out the Spider Mutant as well.
"Okay, odds are looking better," Blake admitted.
"You think Ruby will be alright?" Sougo asked.
"Don't worry!" Berry called out as he floated between the two, "There's help for her and J too!"
Sougo could only give a yelp as he staggered back while Blake could only sigh in relief. "Guess that answers that question."
"There's only one Reaper who's supposed to be here, and that's me!" Ruby called out as she drew out Crescent Rose in its scythe formation, surprising all the combatants.
The Skullmastar took this as a challenge and rushed forward, planning on clashing blades with the Rider.
[ROZE KAMA KAMA CUTTING!]
Ruby spun her scythe and used the recoil to slash past the incoming Skullmastar just as it approached and raised its scythe. In one more graceful spin and slash, she delivered a gash upon its back.
The SkullMastar could only groan out before dropping its scythe and falling onto its knees, soon falling on its face and exploding.
"Incredible," Kouji remarked before wincing as he was punched back by Shadow Moon.
"Enough games," Shadow Moon brought out his Satan Saber, sending out red electric waves to grab Crescent Rose.
"Hey, don't you dare try and take her!" Ruby called out as she kept grip of her weapon, only to be dragged along with it.
"Watch out," Black RX called before turning towards the Skullma he was dealing with, "Rider Chop!" He yelled and chopped the skeletal monster in the shoulder before kicking it backwards. He then jumped up and towards Shadow Moon, "RX Kick!"
Shadow Moon gave a chuckle raising his free hand as Ruby was just about near him. What he didn't expect was a dropkick filled with red energy to slam straight into his shoulder, the Century King yelled out as he was thrown backwards onto the podium he had set up, slamming into it.
Ruby gave a yelp as she tumbled forward, sticking her scythe into the ground to keep her from falling over, "Whew. Just who are you?"
"Kotaro Minami," The Rider introduced. "But the other introductions must wait. We're to regroup with your friends."
"Sounds good to me," Ruby agreed.
"How will we escape though?" Kouji asked.
"Acrobatter," Kotaro held his hands out, "Ridoron!"
Soon enough a modified dirt bike with a blue and yellow body alongside red bug eyes shot out from over the hill on its own. Then the hill nearby suddenly exploded as a red sports car had driven through it, it having a jagged middle running through it with antenna and two large bug-like windshields on both sides of it.
"Whoa, okay that's really cool!" Ruby gave a squeal.
"Incredible," Kouji admitted before noticing the Skullma getting between them and turning towards the vehicles, "No you don't, J Chop!" Kouji jumped up and yelled out, his arm filled with energy as he slammed his arm down on the monster.
The Skullma could only turn in surprise as it was chopped in the chest, getting sent on its back before exploding.
"Let's get going, Ridoron will follow my lead so don't worry about driving," Kotaro called to Ruby as he mounted Acrobatter before taking off.
"Sounds good to me," Ruby called out as she ran over to the Ridoron which opened both doors for her and Kouji, the two riders getting in and buckling up before it took off after its partner.
The battle at the warehouse was turning for the better now that ZO and Shin had shown up. Shin had taken the remaining Spider Mutant there for himself. He said no words as he easily batted away its attacks, using his sharp spine protrusions to cut through its webbing with ease.
The Spider Mutant hissed out and tried to tackle him, only for that to be its fatal mistake.
Shin held his arms crossed before spreading them out, the spines on his arms cutting and tearing through the Spider Mutant. Shin then grabbed it by its head before placing his foot on its stomach, yelling out as it soon yanked its head off before pushing its body away with his foot.
"Whoa, brutal," Sougo blinked from underneath his helmet.
"So he's a Rider too?" Blake remarked as she blinked a few times while backing away. Despite being called one, she could definitely tell that Shin was the most different out of the ones they had seen, and that was also counting J and ZO.
Weiss meanwhile gave a wince as she staggered back, Agito was giving her a hard time despite ZO fighting with her. It used its tail to keep ZO away while it used its large mouth to pry Myrtenaster away from Weiss. It wasn't long before ZO was batted away before it went to pounce on Weiss.
"Get off of me!" Weiss yelled as she tried to kick Agito off to no avail, too worked up to try another question.
ZO soon came in, grabbing Agito by its back and ripping it away from Weiss, giving a yell and sending a kick its way to force it back.
"Thanks," Weiss said as she managed to shakily stand.
"Try focusing your energy," ZO suggested as he patted his right arm. "We'll attack simultaneously."
"Alright," Weiss gave a nod, gripping her left hand as blue energy flowed into it.
ZO did the same, gripping his right fist as energy flowed into it. Soon enough Agito recovered, growling out as it launched towards the two.
The two soon rushed in, punching forward with their energy filled fists, "Rider Punch!"
Agito gasped out as the punches connected with its stomach, energy filling its body as it was thrown backwards. It then yelled out before exploding in a bright display.
"Not bad," ZO remarked as he put a hand on Weiss' shoulder.
"Okay, now that we're really done here, who are you all?" Weiss asked.
"Masaru Aso," The Rider said as he put a hand on his chest before gesturing towards Shin who began to come over with the others, "He's Shin Kazamatsuri."
Shin could only give a nod as he straightened up and looked around.
"Not very talkative," Sougo noted.
"He can't talk while in that form," Masaru explained as his transformation faded. "He'll be like that for the rest of this fight. It's easier for him to keep his transformation than to keep swapping back and forth."
"That's fine by us," Blake answered. "So you're the help that Berry got."
"Yes, we were some of the few Riders in the immediate area," Masaru explained. "But there's no time to waste, we need to find your friends."
"Okay so there's a slight issue with that," Sougo explained as he began to head towards the exit, "We have one more friend who's fixing up a machine of ours. We need to find her."
The others began to follow before suddenly at the exit a loud crash occurred as the Zi-O Unit landed right at the entrance, "Hey you guys alright? The Time Mazine showed me alerts of what was going on but I figured I'd finish fixing it up to give you guys some support." Yang's voice came through the speaker, "But it looks like you managed to get that help."
"We still need to find Ruby and the others," Sougo explained. "We'll all meet up and then figure out our next plan."
Kotaro continued to ride forward with the Ridoron in tow, several minutes having passed since they had escaped from Shadow Moon. They had eventually made it out of the dirt filled quarry area and began to return to a less forested but more peaceful grassy area.
Ruby began to look out the windows before noticing a glint in the sky, soon seeing the Time Mazine coming into view in its vehicle mode. "Ah there we go!"
"Just what is that thing?" Kouji asked.
"Some help," Ruby replied.
Kotaro saw it as well, soon slowing down at a nearby lake with the Ridoron coming to a crawl as the Time Mazine began to land to meet up with them. Needless to say there was a lot of name exchanging and introductions made, with Ruby and Sougo being careful about what they said given how early this time period was.
With introductions out of the way and everyone out of their suits sans Shin, they decided to take a break. The Riders all figured that Shadow Moon was preparing for one final attack now that Ruby and Kouji had gotten away.
Shin was simply squatting near the lake, playing with the water. He was a bit surprised that everyone didn't seem to mind his monstrous form. Sure there was surprise at first but they quickly warmed up to him. Despite the face of a monster reflecting back at him from the lake he couldn't help but smile underneath.
Blake couldn't help but notice that Shin was alone, deciding to squat near him and keep him company, "You know, I'm not sure if you let your appearance get to you, but its fine to be different." She said before pointing towards her ears. "I'm not exactly normal either… when it comes to being here on Earth, but well, I was tired of running from my true self. You're just as much a Rider as the others."
Shin could only look at her before giving a nod and holding up a fist, Blake simply gave a smile before picking up a rock and skipping it across the lake. Shin saw this and decided to copy her, the two passing the time by doing this.
Kouji meanwhile had taken this chance to take a few photo's, with Masaru relaxing on the grass near Kotaro and the others.
"So how do you know this Shadow Moon?" Ruby asked.
"He… Nobuhiko… was my brother," Kotaro admitted as he clasped his hands together. "We were both captured and were meant to be turned into these beings called Century Kings. I was the luckier of the two, I became Kamen Rider Black. But Nobuhiko… he was the perfect Century King. I had to face him in battle constantly after he became Shadow Moon, even after evolving into RX we still fought… I had thought he had returned to his senses after our last confrontation but…"
"That must be hard…" Weiss admitted, "Having to face down your own brother because of something like that."
"Yeah…" Yang trailed, she had to admit even though it had no chance of happening, having to face down Ruby… would she even be able to?
"He's not your brother," Ruby spoke up. "Not anymore. He talked about how he's just anger, about how the real one, Nobuhiko, is no longer wearing that suit. I can't say much because it has to be hard, but you've got to fight him."
"If it hurts so much," Masaru spoke up. "Don't fight because you want to defeat him, fight because he's dishonoring the memory of your brother."
"He's right," Sougo gave a nod. "Fight so that your brother's memory can be cherished and not hated."
Kotaro gave a small nod, "Alright… I'll try."
"So where exactly are they all going to be anyway?" Yang asked.
"If Shadow Moon has lost his immediate goal, it's likely he'll attack the nearest city," Kotaro admitted as he looked out into the distance. "He'll try to draw us out to fully defeat us by putting civilians in danger."
"Are we even going to be able to put a dent into him?" Weiss asked.
Kouji walked over, "We have more Riders but…"
"I think we've got an idea," Sougo admitted as he soon drew out the ZO and Shin Ridewatches.
"You know…" Ruby trailed as she looked at the Ridewatches she gained from RX and J, "I think we can do this… but I do need a few questions answered."
At the outskirts of a city in the far distance the clicking of heels could be heard as Shadow Moon marched with his remaining soldiers. The two Spider Mutants, Deathgaron, Goushima, Zu, and Garai all marched towards their goal.
"We shall destroy as many cities as needed," Shadow Moon called out. "They will arrive to protect the foolish humans, and fall into our clutches."
"That won't be happening!"
Shadow Moon quickly turned, the rest of his minions doing the same as they all backed up in surprise.
Kotaro stood before him, Ruby on his left with Sougo on his right. On Ruby's side were Weiss, Blake and Yang while Sougo's side held Kouji, Masaru and Shin.
"You damn Riders…" Shadow Moon gave a laugh as he stepped forward to the front of his army, "You were fools for rushing to the aid of mere humans! We will slaughter you here and now!"
"We Riders will always fight to protect human lives…" Kotaro trailed as he closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "And we will work together as many times as needed to put you down!"
"You won't be winning this fight," Ruby declared.
"And you won't be claiming our power," Sougo called out.
(Insert Start: Kamen Rider Black RX by Takayuki Miyauchi)
"Everyone," Kohtaro looked at both sides before raising his hand up, starting his pose as everyone else got in their ready stances, even Shin.
"HENSHIN!"
[RIDER TIME!]
[KAMEN RIDER ZI-O!]
[KAMEN RIDER ROZE!]
[DARE JA? ORE JA? NINJA! SHINOBI KENZAN!]
[FASHION! PASSION! QUESTION! QUIZ!]
[DEKAI! HAKAI! GOKAI! KAMEN RIDER KIKAI!]
"I am the child of the sun," Kotaro announced, holding his left fist up and his right fist close to him, "Kamen Rider… Black RX!"
Ruby twirled around her scythe before holding it behind her, "Kamen Rider Roze!"
Sougo held up his left index finger and thumb, "Kamen Rider Zi-O!"
Blake performed a quick twirl, crouching down, "Kamen Rider Shinobi!"
Weiss simply raised Myrtenaster, pointing it up, "Kamen Rider Quiz."
Yang pounded her fists together, her arms now at her sides with her fists out, "Kamen Rider Kikai!"
Masaru struck a simple pose, spreading his arms out, "Kamen Rider ZO!"
Kouji held his right index and middle fingers out with his thumb, a red J forming as he slid it across his face, "Kamen Rider J!"
Shin simply crossed his arms before spreading them out and crouching forward.
All Nine Riders kept their poses as they stood alongside each other, and despite not showing it visibly, the power they radiated was so great that Shadow Moon had to take a step back.
Shadow Moon gave a growl, summoning his Satan Saber and thrusting it forward, "Charge!"
The remaining Monsters all gave yells before charging forward. Soon enough the Riders met those yells with their own as they rushed in. Both Monsters and Riders ran, all charging towards each other to fight and claim their victory.
The first minute of the battle was a confusing mess of Riders and Monsters, everyone bumping into each other and trying to figure out who would be fighting each other. Eventually Riders began to pair up as some monsters chose to take the pairs on solo, with a few choosing to gang up.
Ruby and Kotaro had chosen to go after Shadow Moon, the huntress Rider swinging forward and down with her scythe. Shadow Moon used his Satan Saber to deflect it before spinning away.
Kotaro rushed in, sending a punch which had been caught, gasping as he was stabbed in the chest, staggering backwards.
Shadow Moon growled out, gathering energy in his blade before launching it out towards Ruby.
Kotaro quickly jumped between Ruby and the blasts, his body began flashing and changing, taking on a black mechanical form with yellow paneling and accents running through, holding smaller red eyes with red lines that were streaming down like tears. Even his belt had changed, now being a box filled with gears.
The attacks had landed against Kotaro, his metallic body shielding both him and Ruby as sparks occurred all around them.
"Oh, hearing it is one thing, seeing it though…" Ruby grinned behind her helmet before shifting her weapon to its rifle mode.
"RX Roborider," Kotaro called out before holding his hand near his thigh, "Vortech Shooter!" he called before bringing out his signature pistol, taking aim and shooting.
Shadow Moon gasped as the shots struck him, sparks flying from his body as he staggered back. He then raised his hand, gathering energy in the Satan Saber.
"Not so fast!" Kotaro took aim and shot the weapon out of Shadow Moon's hand.
[CROSS-Z SASU SASU SHOOT!]
Taking aim Ruby immediately launched out a blue energy filled eastern dragon, it lunging out and biting into the blade, exploding against it and shattering it.
"No matter," Shadow Moon called out as he brought out a pair of long and short swords, having similar styling to the Satan Saber, "Shadow Sabers!"
"Let's go, Ruby!" Kotaro called out, shifting back to Black RX before his body began to shine brightly again, this time multiple colors overlapped before forming a more light weighted blue armored form, it having silver thighs and shoulders with red accents all over, the Sunriser now being an oval buckle with a red gem in the center. "RX, Biorider!"
Ruby gave a nod, taking out the Black RX Watch, "Right!"
(Insert End)
"Jeez these guys are annoying!" Yang gave a grunt, her arms getting caught in webbing by a Spider Mutant.
Kouji gasped as he was caught by the neck, gripping the webbing to try and pull his Spider Mutant closer.
"I'll kill you two!" Zu laughed out as it launched out sharp needles from the palms of its hands, raining them down against the two riders.
Yang and Kouji yelled out as explosions occurred around him, dirt kicking up and throwing them to the ground. Thankfully the attack had also managed to cut the webbing that was used against them.
"We need a new strategy," Kouji suggested.
"I think I've got one, let's hope this works," Yang said as she took out the Roborider Watch before clicking the button.
[ROBORIDER!]
A glow surrounded Yang as the front panel of her chest plate split open, revealing a set of missiles lodged in, "Take this!" She yelled before launching out the missiles towards the two Spider Mutants and Zu.
Zu let out a scream as it was flung backwards, the two Spider Mutants screeching out as they were blown back, rolling before exploding.
"Now then," Kouji jumped up before kicking out at Zu, managing to hit it in the chest, "Take this!"
"Not so fast!" Zu called out before grabbing Kouji's leg and throwing him to the side. It then launched out, flying towards Yang.
"Yeah, how about no," Yang said as she pressed her hands against her Kikaidriver.
[KIKAI DE HAKAI DA!]
Yang gathered blue electricity, sending it from her Driver to her right foot before jumping up and performing a spinning roundhouse kick.
Zu gasped out, trying to go for a grab only to get struck in the stomach, yelling out as it was thrown backwards, electricity covering its body.
"Now, Rider Kick" Kouji crouched down before jumping up, kicking out with his right foot, slamming his foot into Zu's back.
The bee monster could only scream out as it was thrown away, exploding in mid-air.
"You were a fool facing me alone," Deathgaron called out as it grabbed its two curved blades from its back.
[ARMOR TIME! KUUGA!]
"Time to go old school," Sougo declared as he brought out the Kuuga Armor, moving in and holding his hands out to block Deathgaron's swings. He then gave a yell as he used the armors enhanced strength to run and push the monster back.
"Don't think it's that easy!" Deathgaron yelled out as he unleashed beams of energy from his forehead.
Sougo yelled out as sparks flew, rolling backwards. He winced as he came to a stop, slowly picking himself up before noticing one of the large spiked stingers left over from Zu's attacks. Remembering what Godai did he grabbed it and held it out.
"Just what will that do?" Deathgaron questioned before unleashing another set of blasts.
"This," Sougo shifted the stinger into the Dragon Rod, extending and spinning it. He then began to deflect the blasts back.
"Impossible!" Deathgaron called out in surprise.
Sougo gave a chuckle as he rushed in, twirling his rod weapon around and swinging forward, easily batting away both of Deathgaron's weapons. "Not impossible, just a bit of thinking outside the box."
"You won't win!" Deathgaron called and jumped towards Sougo.
[FINISH TIME! KUUGA!]
"I think I will!" Sougo jabbed forward, stabbing his weapon into Deathgaron's gut, shifting the Dragon Rod before he initiated his finisher.
[MIGHTY TIME BREAK!]
Sougo gripped the weapon with both hands as he channeled his power through the staff, the Kuuga Symbol appearing and growing larger on Deathgaron. The monster could only yell out as he exploded, engulfing Sougo who soon walked out of the flames.
Blake and Shin paired up for their opponent, the two flipping over each other and landing away from Goushima who had swung its scissor bladed arm to attack.
Goushima simply gave a growl before slicing a nearby boulder in pieces, creating rubble before grabbing it with his bladed appendage, tossing the rocks over towards the two Riders.
Blake and Shin both rolled to the opposite sides to avoid the flurry of debris thrown their way.
"Simultaneous attack," Blake called out as she jumped high into the air to leap over Goushima.
Shin meanwhile pounced forward, launching itself at the Cyborg Soldier.
To their surprise Goushima had caught on easily, grabbing Shin by the neck before raising its bladed arm up, catching Blake's ninjato as she had landed behind and stabbed at it.
Blake gave a light growl before backing away, quickly ducking as the cyborg soldier had thrown her weapon back at her.
Shin meanwhile gripped Goushima's arm with both of its own, trying to get it to release its grip.
"Alright, let's see how you like this," Blake drew out Bioriders watch.
[BIORIDER!]
Blake's armored form soon shifted into a bright blue liquid-like energy form, becoming shapeless as it launched forward. Her liquid form quickly made work of Goushima, wrapping around and running all over it, sparks flying as just touching this form caused damage to the cyborg soldier.
Goushima released its grip on Shin, staggering back as sparks flew all over its body.
Shin landed crouched before looking to his side, seeing Blake reform right near him. He gave a nod before she gave an ok gesture, the two running straight for Goushima.
Goushima gave a yell as it ran for them as well, turning when it saw Blake jump over. It raised its arm to attack only for Shin to grip its scissor arm tightly, sparks soon flying from its bicep as Shin cut through the elbow before the scissor arm was tossed away.
Blake then gave a yell as she stabbed the cyborg soldier in the stomach, digging her blade into its stomach as fast as far as she could.
Goushima simply chuckled, his face shifting back to reveal a large red orb with smaller orbs surrounding it, the orbs turning off as they went in a counter clockwise motion. It grabbed at Blake, but to its surprise when it grabbed her she ended up fading away. The Huntress Rider was further back before flipping back further. The cyborg soldier could only give a low groan before it exploded.
Blake stared at the burning remains of the cyborg soldier before turning towards Shin and holding out a hand. Shin gave a nod and took her hand with his own, the two giving a shake.
"You fools will not win," Garai called as it had brought out a white glowing blade, swinging out as it began fighting against Weiss.
Weiss gave a wince as she was forced back from barely parrying a strike properly, "Fine then, True or False, you all fail as the Riders will continually stop you for the next couple of decades."
"The answer is simple, false!" Garai declared before gasping out, sparks flying as electric energy coursed through it body.
Masaru closed in, jumping and punching against Garai to force the monster back further.
"The answer is true," Weiss chuckled.
Garai growled out, "How… how would you even know that?!"
"I just can't give away my secrets," Weiss put a finger to her mouth plate.
"Fine then," Garai called before swinging its blade forward, transforming it into a whip that grabbed Myrtenaster, with one snap of its wrist it threw the weapon away from Weiss. It jumped forward, reforming its blade as it lifted it up to swing it downwards, "You're now defenseless!"
Weiss spun, gathering energy in her right foot, a red shining occurring as she kicked out, sparks flying as Garai was thrown back.
"I see you're taking my lesson to heart," Masaru chuckled as he hurried over.
"I figured it could be useful given I am a rider," Weiss admitted before removing and reinserting her Quiz Topper.
[FINAL QUIZ FLASH!]
A line of Red O's and Blue X's formed between her and Garai, the energy symbols striking the monster in its chest as sparks began to fly. Weiss then jumped up with Masaru, the trail of symbols following her up. The two riders then kicked out, Weiss kicking through the trail as Masaru kicked out alongside her.
The two gave a yell as the kicked against Garai, sparks flying further as they pushed forward. The cobra monster was sent skidding back before exploding as the two Riders landed on their knees.
"Bio Blade!" Kotaro called out, drawing out a flat black hilted, silver bladed weapon.
[BLACK RX! WEAPON TIME! REVOLCANE!]
Ruby decided to join in on the fun, taking out a silver hilted weapon with a red pinwheel-like guard, the bladed being circular with a tip, "Revolcane!"
The two's blades began to shine brightly, becoming blades of light as the Riders rushed in.
Shadow Moon scoffed as he blocked against their weapons with his Shadow Sabers, "Do not take me for a fool!"
Ruby and Kotaro both tried to push forward only to realize that they weren't moving Shadow Moon in the slightest. The two looked at each other before nodding, pulling back slightly and kicking out, managing to force him to stagger.
"Bio Attack!" Kotaro jumped up and transformed into a bright blue liquid substance, passing through Shadow Moon and damaging him. He then reformed and turned, slamming his sword against the rider-like enemies back, keeping his blade pressed there.
Ruby meanwhile used Petal Burst to close the distance, stabbing out and managing to strike Shadow Moon in the gut with the Revolcane.
Shadow Moon gasped out as he dropped his weapons, but soon enough he began to laugh, "Your feeble attempts to defeat me will not work." He called out, gripping the Revolcane before lifting it away from him, his hand smoking. He then took out the Blank Ridewatch he had taken before, "I will become all powerful!" He yelled as he crushed it in his hand before slamming it into his belt.
Ruby and Kotaro both yelled out as they were blown back by an invisible force of energy, Ruby losing her weapon while Kotaro reverted to Black RX. Ruby quickly got back up as she watched a strange red aura surround Shadow Moon.
"Okay, let's do this," Ruby readied Silver Roze.
[SILVER TIME! KAMEN RIDER~! (RIDER~!) SILVER! (SILVER!) SILVER~! ROZE!]
The dual mirrors for her transformation formed and bathed her in light before moving behind her and shattering, revealing her newly obtained form of Silver Roze.
"What nonsense is this?" Shadow Moon questioned before rushing forward.
"This!" Ruby brought out Silver Crescent, taking aim and readying her weapons standard special attack.
[RIDER! RIDER SASU!]
Ruby kept her stance as she shot high intensity beams of red energy at Shadow Moon, the attacks clashing against the Century King's body. For a few seconds it seemed like he was going to tank through them all, before sparks started forming as he gasped out.
"Impossible!" Shadow Moon gasped out as he staggered back. He then gave a yell and unleashed green lightning outwards.
Ruby quickly rolled to the side to avoid the lighting blast, working on switching her weapon into its spear formation.
[ROZE SILVER! SILVER HENKEI!]
Ruby gave a yell as she launched forward with Petal Burst, a flurry of silver rose petals launching towards Shadow Moon. Soon enough they all scattered as Ruby reappeared, yelling and stabbing forward with Silver Crescent, its energy tip striking Shadow Moon's chest as sparks flew from the attack.
Shadow Moon yelled out as he was sent skidding backwards by the attack, stumbling at the end of the skid and tumbling over as he fell onto his knees. He gave a frustrated growl as he pounded the ground before yelling out. He then began growing in size, soon managing to grow enough to where he would slightly tower over a Time Mazine.
"Uh… wait, what?" Ruby asked as she backed away.
"I'll destroy you Riders!" Shadow Moon called out as he raised is foot before stomping down at Ruby.
Ruby gave a yelp as she used Petal Burst to dodge out of the way, "Oh jeez!"
[TIME MAZINE!]
"Take this!" Sougo called out as the Zi-O Unit came in, kicking Shadow Moon in the chest to stagger him, "My turn!"
"You think you can win?" Shadow Moon asked.
"Go Sougo!" Ruby cheered.
[ZO!]
The Zi-O Unit's face was soon replaced by the ZO Watch, the machine rushing forward and aiming a punch with its right arm, "I think I can!"
Shadow Moon growled and punched out with his left arm, the two punches sliding past each other and striking each other in the face.
Sougo winced as he was surprised they managed to perform a cross-counter and backed up. "Okay… he's tough."
"It will take more than that!" Shadow Moon gloated.
[SHIN!]
"Then how about this!" Sougo called out as the Zi-O Unit charged forward, the Shin Ridewatch replacing ZO's as the head, green energy forming in its forearms.
Shadow Moon rushed forward, aiming to grab the Time Mazine only for the Zi-O Unit to slam its arms against his chest. "I'll simply rip off your head!" He called out as he gripped the Ridewatch head.
"Shin cutter!" Sougo called out as he slid his arms and spread them out, the energy slicing through Shadow Moon as sparks rained out.
[SILVER FINISH TIME! SHINING TIME BLAST!]
Ruby had used Petal Burst to leap onto the Zi-O Unit's shoulder before jumping and kicking out. Light energy gathered in the sole of her right boot as she clocked Shadow Moon right in the cheek, yelling and pushing further as an explosion of light occurred. Ruby kicked off and flipped back to land near the Zi-O Unit's leg.
Shadow Moon gasped out as he staggered back before yelling out. Green flashes began occurred on his body, the large Century King soon growing even larger as he became a giant that towered over mountains, "I am the Century King, Shadow Moon! I will destroy you Riders!" He aimed a hand out and began unleashing large bolts of lightning.
Explosions happened all around, all the Riders barely dodging or getting flung back by the explosions.
Weiss gave a groan as she got on her knees, "How do we even deal with this?!"
"Just leave it to me, everyone," Kouji called out as he rushed off, getting a good enough distance away before raising his left arm up. All the life around him began to glow a bright green, that energy launching out towards the jewel in his stomach. The Rider soon began to shine bright before launching up, the energy spreading out as Kouji had now become Jumbo J.
"So you can become a giant as well, you are definitely a worthy opponent for the Century King, but enough talk!" Shadow Moon declared.
"This is the end of the line," Jumbo J called out.
The two giants marched towards each other before raising their arms and getting in a grapple, the two trying to throw each other away.
Jumbo J managed to land a hit by slamming his knee into the Century King's gut, using his opponents staggered state to punch him back.
Shadow Moon growled out before pressing his hands against his belt, throwing them forward as light shined out.
Jumbo J gasped out as sparks flew from the light shooting out and striking him, "I'm not… done yet."
"Come on there has to be a way to win," Yang called out as she looked on.
"Wait," Ruby suddenly got an idea, "Weiss, can you bring out your Arma Gigas?"
"How is that going to help J?" Weiss questioned. "I can only make my summons so big."
"But if you use the J Ridewatch!" Ruby reminded as she tossed it over.
Weiss caught it and stared at it for a bit, "I don't know if I can summon the full thing… but…" She trailed before concentrating, holding the Ridewatch out with both hands as she clicked the button, a summoning glyph appearing underneath her.
[J!]
Shadow Moon yelled out as he unleashed a stream of green electricity against Jumbo J, the gigantic Rider gasping as sparks flew.
The gigantic Rider gasped out as he fell to one knee, holding his chest, "I can't… give up!"
"It's over!" Shadow Moon began to charge towards his opponent before looking up in surprise.
A gigantic version of Weiss' summoning glyphs was formed, instead of a full summon however the sword of her Arma Gigas summon was formed from it, shooting through and onto the ground.
Jumbo J looked in surprise before giving a nod, already knowing what needed to be done. He rushed over and gripped the sword, surprised to feel his power running through and enhancing it.
"No, you won't win!" Shadow Moon took a step back before rushing forward.
Jumbo J then raised it up, tracing a circle as more life energy began to draw into it before he raised it high once more, "Jumbo Rider Slash!" He yelled as he the sword shined a bright green before he slashed down, slicing straight through Shadow Moon.
The Century King gasped out as he staggered back, stumbling before spinning and falling towards the ground, exploding in a brilliant display of light.
"Yeah, we did it!" Ruby cheered with Yang as they pumped their fists in the air.
Blake meanwhile put a hand on Weiss who had slumped over, the ex-heiress having exhausted herself even with using the J Ridewatch as a catalyst.
"I will continue to fight to preserve your memory Nobuhiki…" Kotaro could only look on at the explosion, "So that you may rest in peace."
With everything wrapping up and everyone so close to the city, the grouping of Riders had decided to say their goodbyes.
"So what will you all do now?" Kouji asked.
"We've got somewhere we really need to be," Ruby admitted. "So it's back to traveling for us."
"What about you all?" Sougo asked.
"I've also got somewhere I need to be too," Shin rubbed the back of his neck, now wearing the jacket that Masaru had on previously.
"I'll be his ride," Masaru replied. "I don't really have a place to go, so I'll just travel and help whoever needs it."
"Back to photography for me," Kouji admitted.
"I'll just continue what I have been doing, travel around to make sure this world stays safe," Kotaro explained.
"I do wonder if we'll see each other again," Masaru remarked.
"Maybe… we'll just have to see," Sougo replied, glancing to the side and noticing Weiss lightly glaring at him to keep from messing up. "Thanks for the help, again."
"It's no problem," Kotaro smiled before looking around at everyone. "We Riders have to help each other out right?"
Everyone couldn't help but smile and nod at Kotaro's enthusiasm, sharing his sentiment. And it wasn't long before the four Riders began to take off, leaving Sougo and Team RWBY to watch them take off into the distance.
"So… just how did we get these again?" Sougo asked as everyone began to stare at the Ridewatches they had received.
"I think their transformations might just be that potent," Ruby noted, remembering what Sougo had told her and her own experience, "To where the Ridewatches just reacted like that in the presence of their power."
"Well these will be useful right?" Yang said as she held up her Roborider Ridewatch.
In an instant however the group suddenly covered their eyes when a sudden and dust storm of only a few seconds occurred. When they managed to open their eyes, everyone was in shock that they no longer had the Ridewatches.
"Wait, what?!" Weiss questioned.
"Where did they go?" Ruby asked.
"They just… vanished," Sougo trailed, it didn't feel like they had been blown away, more so they just were gone.
Blake began to look from side to side, "Should we search for them?"
"Maybe we weren't meant to keep them?" Yang suggested.
"Hmm," Ruby looked around only to look up when they saw a Time Gateway open up, Geiz' Time Mazine launching out of it and landing near them.
"Hey are you guys alright?" Geiz asked as the Unit landed.
Sougo grinned and gave a wave, "Oh, Geiz!"
"Took you long enough, you missed all the fun," Ruby crossed her arms.
"Define… fun," Weiss let out a groan of annoyance.
"I mean at least you all got your exercise," Yang shrugged. "I was sort of cooped up in the Time Mazine for a while."
"Whatever, you can fill us in later." Geiz sighed, "Is the Time Mazine alright? We need to get to 2018 remember?"
"Yeah, just hold on a second," Sougo said as he went to call the Time Mazine over.
As the Geiz Unit and the ZI-O Unit took off into the sky to enter the Time Gate, everyone was unaware of Kagen who was staring at them from his hiding place in the forest. He glanced back, a shimmering being seen before a cloaking system was deactivated. Before him was a gold and silver accented Time Mazine, though the head was a simple blank head with a red eye like the other generic ones from the future.
"How did it go?" Jogen asked as he walked over.
"Everything is going to plan," Kagen said as he lifted up his brown scarf, revealing that he now had the Ridewatches formed from RX, Shin, ZO, and J.
"We've have succeeded in gaining the power of one born in Showa who lives into Heisei, and those who live in Heisei as Showa," Jogen remarked. "Now that this is done, we'll leave it to our Woz to push things along for now."
"I must admit," Kagen said as he pocketed the Shin, ZO, and J watches. "The Ridewatches were easy to come by this time."
"Why of course," Jogen replied as he put a finger into the air. "The two worlds have become more closely linked as a result of these recent events, even more so than when the Huntress arrived on Earth. No doubt that has made Blank Watches more malleable as a result."
"I suppose so…" Kagen remarked before giving a more thoughtful look. "Is it even safe for these worlds to be interacting?"
"It won't matter in the end," Jogen waved it off as he began to walk towards the Time Mazine. "With our plans in motion we won't have to worry about what happens in the interim."
Back at the battlefield where Shadow Moon and his various monster minions had been defeated, all seemed quiet. There was no sign of any remaining monsters as they had all been taken care of, Shadow Moon especially.
However from a nearby set of rocks piled up came strange screeching noises, or rather humans trying to screech out as two men walked out from behind the rubble. They were dressed in all black spandex, holding a large dulled silver buckle, an eagle perched on a globe being emblazoned on it. There was white skeletal patterning on their chests alongside masks with eye and mouth holes with white skeletal patterning running down them.
The two were wearing lab coats over their black spandex bodies, the both of them giving nods to each other as one had a video camera while the other had a clipboard, exchanging notes. The two gave a nod before giving a shout.
"EEE!"
The two stood straight and held their right arm out before marching off, seemingly having researched the battle that had just ended.
To Be Continued…
Next Time:
"It was addressed to me?"
"I'm so glad, after a year things are starting to work out for you."
"I'm also done trying to be king."
"We just need the right clothes."
"I think this New Year will be pretty cool."
Chapter 35: Welcome Back to 2018
Author's Note: A bit longer than the usual chapter, but that's what I get for making Kamen Rider World but also including Shin and Black RX in it. Still I'd say it was worth it as we get some Showa-esque interaction as a basis for later, and I do hope you enjoyed the minor Sentai reference I snuck in with J in particular at the end there. But now with that short stop over, it's time to head back to 2018 to close out that year before we move forward with some Rider business!
Of course I do have to bring up again that I have a community interaction running through the remaining days of January. Just mention your favorite Showa Monster and I may find a way to include them in an upcoming thing I'm writing for Roze. Thanks for reading, and I'll see you guys next time.